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2014 Boondooma Dam Yellowbelly Fishing Competition

The 24th annual Boondooma Dam Yellowbelly Fishing Competition will be held at Boondooma Dam this weekend, commencing at 5:00am this morning and concluding at around lunchtime tomorrow. The event - organised by the Boondooma Dam Fish Stocking Association in conjunction with a bevy of sponsors - will have adult and junior sections and numerous cash prizes for each weigh-in period. A licensed bar, BBQ and food and drink stalls will be operating for the duration and accommodation for competitors is available at the adjoining Lake Boondooma Tourist Park. Competition entry fees are $20 for adults and $5 for children and all competitors will need to have a Stocked Impoundment Permit to take part. Last year hundreds of keen anglers wet their lines for a share of the $4,500 prize-monies and large numbers of an campers packed the dam's camping grounds. This year organisers expect similar numbers or higher. More details and/or nominations? Phone John on (0427) 112-477 or send him an email. Want on-site accommodation? Then phone the Lake Boondooma Tourist Park on (07) 4168-9694 or email them. Note: Last year the Yellowbelly was rescheduled from February to May due to the 2013 floods. However the Dam is now completely back to normal (and the fishing's never been better!) so the Yellowbelly is returning to its usual slot in 2014.

Great Endeavour Rally One Day Event

Like rally driving? Want to help a good cause? The Great Endeavour Really wil be holding a One Day Rally in the South Burnett today - specifically, a 250km all-bitumen road course open to all types of vehicles - as a fundraiser for the Endeavour Foundation. If you'd like to take part, you should assemble at the Kingaroy Cricket Club in Youngman Street, Kingaroy (just next to Beangrowers) at 9:00am with your $50-per-car entry fee for a briefing and registrations (or get there a bit earlier at 7:30am and enjoy a breakfast with other drivers). Then get set for a great day of rallying from 9:30am onwards! The event will conclude back at Kingaroy late in the afternoon, and will be followed by a dinner at 7:00pm in the evening, as possibly a 20/20 cricket match too for energetic spots types. Drivers will also go into a draw to win a $500 fuel card while entrants who also sign up to take part in 2014 Endeavour Rally will go into a draw for a $1000 fuel card. More details? Phone Les Porter on 0429-423-264.

Yarraman Markets

The Yarraman Progress Association's monthly Yarraman Markets will be held on the vacant block at the corner of the D'Aguilar and New England Highways in Yarraman from 7:00am until around 12:00 noon today (ie opposite Bendigo Bank). The markets feature trash and treasure stalls, car boot sellers, local produce and hand-made goods, as well as food stalls and an under-cover play area for children. Everyone is welcome and if you'd like to book a stall yourself - it's only $5! - call Joe on (0459) 638-282

Saturday Cricket

The South Burnett's 2013-14 A-Grade cricket competition will enter its 14th round today with the second half of the two-day matches begun last week. In Kingaroy, RSL will play the Warriors at Lyle Vidler Oval in Youngman Street; while in Murgon, the Crusaders will tackle the Wolves at the Murgon Showgrounds in Macalister Street. And in the 13th round of the B Grade competition, Kingaroy RSL will play the Murgon Colts at Taabinga State School; Warriors will play Diggers at the Kingaroy State School; and Barambah will play Kumbia Rattlers at Murgon State School (these are all one-day games). Spectators and supporters are very welcome at all matches.

Bowls Club Bingo - Kingaroy

The Kingaroy Bowls Club at 141 Youngman St, Kingaroy will be running bingo matches from 7:30pm this evening with over $1000 in prizes on offer. More details from the club on (07) 4162-1404

Lianne Garrick - Nanango

Entertainer Lianne Garrick will be performing at the Nanango RSL in Henry Street, Nanango from 7:00pm to 11:00pm tonight. Admission is free. More details from the club on (07) 4163-1375.

Starving Artist Cafe Opening Weekend

The Starving Artist Cafe will be open from 9:00am to 2:00pm today at the Artist's Cottage at 120 Geritz Road in Kingaroy (opposite Kingaroy airport). The Cafe is run by well-known South Burnett artist Donna Oberan (pictured at right) and it will be holding its grand opening this weekend. The cafe offers tea, coffee, smoothies, cake and light meals. You can read more about this new eatery on our website.

South Burnett Woodcrafters AGM - Kingaroy

The South Burnett Woodcrafters will be holding their Annual General Meeting followed by their regular Saturday morning meeting at their clubhouse, which is located behind the Kingaroy Visitor Information Centre in Haly Street. from 8:00am to around mid-day today (the AGM will get underway at 9:00am). The group is for woodworking enthusiasts and new members are always welcome. More details? Phone Lee on (0427) 720-839 or Dick on (0432) 893-050 or visit the website.

Saturday Golf - Kingaroy and Blackbutt

The Kingaroy Golf Club on the Bunya Highway south-west of Kingaroy will be holding its Dawson Mug competition (strikes and putts) today; and in Blackbutt, the Blackbutt Golf Club in Bowman Road will be holding the Blackbutt Hardware Women's Monthly Medal (a stroke competition) and the Fitzroy Hotel's Monthly Mug competition. New players are welcome at both events. More details? Phone the Kingaroy Golf Club on (07) 4162-1720 or the Blackbutt Golf Club on (07) 4163-0180.

Junior Redbacks Sign-On Day - Kingaroy

The Kingaroy Junior Soccer Club will be holding their 2014 Sign-On for boys and girls aged between 5 and 16 of any playing ability from 10:00am to 2:00pm today at the Junior Redbacks Clubhouse in Oliver Bond Street, Kingaroy. New players are very welcome! PS: If you miss out on today's sign-on, a second sign-on will be held from 9:00am to noon next Saturday February 15 at Kingaroy Shoppingworld (near the butchery). Subsidies may also be available for some children through the State Government’s “Get Started” scheme - read more about it on our website.

Junior Mustangs Rugby League Sign-On Day - Murgon

The Murgon Junior Rugby League Club will be holding their 2014 season Sign-On Day at the Murgon Sports Grounds in Macalister Street, Murgon from 9:00am to 12:00 noon this morning. New players are very welcome! More details? Phone Ricky on 0407-682-440. PS: Subsidies may also be available for some children through the State Government’s “Get Started” scheme - read more about it on our website.

Open Mic Day - Nanango

Seascape Studios at 52 Arthur Street in Nanango will be hosting an Open Mic Day at their premises from 11:00am to 10:00pm today. Seascape will be supplying a stage and PA set-up, and all guests need to bring are their musical instruments, BBQ food, chairs and whatever they want to drink. Everyone is welcome - it's a family and child-friendly venue - and camping is available on-site if you want to sleep over. You can read more about these popular Open Mic days on this page of our website. Note: Seascape's Open Mic Days are normally held on Sundays, but this month's one is being held on a Saturday .

Murgon Camera Club Meeting - Wondai

After a break for the Festivde season, the Murgon Camera Club will be resuming their regular monthly meetings at The Studio at the rear of the Wondai Regional Art Gallery on the roundabout at Wondai from 2:00pm to 4:00pm this afternoon. Anyone interested in photography is very welcome to come along. More details? Phone Ivor on (07) 4169-0180.

Junior Red Ants Rugby League Sign-On Day - Kingaroy

The Kingaroy Junior Rugby League Club - the Red Ants - will be holding their 2014 season Sign-On Day at T.J. O'Neill Oval in Youngman Street, Kingaroy from 10:00am to 2:00pm. There'll be skills development, ball games and a sausage sizzle running and new players (boys and girls) aged 5 to 16 are very welcome! PS: Subsidies may also be available for some children through the State Government’s “Get Started” scheme - read more about it on our website.

Introductory DSLR Camera Workshop - Kingaroy

A two-day Introductory DSLR Camera Workshop will be held at the Quilters Rest in Weens Road, Kingaroy from 8:30am to 5:00pm today (and also tomorrow). The workshop will demystify the DSLR (Digital Single Lens Reflex) camera for participants and show them how to unlock its creative potential. Amongst other things, the cpourse will cover camera familiarisation; camera setup; exposure; creative use of settings; lenses' composition principles; light and light modifiers; and moving your photos from the camera to a computer for additional processing. You'll also be able to learn about the camera and photographic principles in a quiet, comfortable environment. There'll be extensive hands-on practise sessions and small group sizes for individual attention. You can obtain more details about the workshop and course fees by contacting Neil on (0429) 133-774 or by emailing him.

Dance - Booie Hall

A dance will be held at Booie Hall from 8:00pm until around 12:00pm this evening. Music will be supplied by Chattanooga and there'll be the usual great supper, novelties and lucky door prize. Admission is $10 for adults or $5 for high school students and everyone is welcome! More details? Phone Kathy on (07) 4163-2741.

Lloyd Back - Kingaroy

Talented South Burnett entertainer Lloyd Back will be performing at the Kingaroy RSL in Markwell Street, Kingaroy from 7:30pm to 11:30pm this evening. Admission is free. More details? Phone the RSL on (07) 4162-1755

Seafood Buffet - Murgon

Sakina's Seafood Buffet - which is held on the 2nd Saturday of each month - will be running at the Saleyard Cafe on Gayndah Road at Murgon at 6:30pm this evening. This BYO buffet offers everything from fresh oysters to Moreton Bay bugs, crabs, prawns and cooked seafoods, but bookings are essential if you want to be sure of a seat: (07) 4168-5701.

Malar-Booie Rural Fire Brigade AGM - Kingaroy

The Malar-Booie Rural Fire Brigade will be holding their Annual General Meeting at the brigade's shed at 113 Hillsdale Road in Kingaroy at 2:00pm this afternoon. All interested people are welcome to attend and supper will be provided. More details? Phone the Secretary on (07) 4162-3968

Barambah United Sign-On Day - Murgon

The Barambah United soccer club will be holding their 2014 Sign On Day at the Rotunda in Lamb Street, Murgon from 9:00am to 12:00 noon this morning. The club will be signing up players for the men's, women's and junior competitions and new players aged from 5 upwards are very welcome! More details? Phone Sarah on 0429-686-001 PS: If you can;t make today's Sign On, a second and final one will be held at the Wondai Soccer Grounds next Saturday, February 15.

Nanango Panthers Sign-On Day

The Nanango Soccer Club (the Panthers) will be holding their 2014 Sign-On Day at the Burnett Street Soccer Fields in Nanango from 9:30am to 12:30pm this morning. The sign-on is for junior girls and boys aged 5 upwards and new players are very welcome! You can find out more details by emailing the club. PS: Subsidies may also be available for some children through the State Government’s “Get Started” scheme - read more about it on our website.

Ulysses Motor Cycle Club Meeting - Kingaroy

The South Burnett's favourite motorcycle club, the Ulysses MC Burnett Branch (motto: "Grow old disgracefully") will be holding their regular 2nd Saturday of the month meeting at the Kingaroy Hotel-Motel at the corner of Haly Street and the Bunya Highway in Kingaroy from 9:00am this morning. Visitors and prospective new members are very welcome.